Materials Engineering Degree

The Materials Engineering or Materials Science degree track is an arena emphasizing engineering principles coupled with physics and chemistry focused on the design and discovery of new materials. In other words, Materials Engineering emphasize how a material affects its structure and the resulting material’s durability, properties, and performance under various conditions. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer materials engineering degrees.

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SUNY at Binghamton

1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY

SUNY at Binghamton is a public institution that has a fair number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Vestal, New York, in a predominantly suburban area. SUNY at Binghamton has a yearly student enrollment of around fifteen thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score between 1770 - 2030, or an ACT composite score between 26 - 30. Approximately 40% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 21% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay nearly $7,900, while nonresidents pay $17,000 for the year. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $8,300 each year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Binghamton University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students should visit the SUNY at Binghamton website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Materials Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY at Binghamton has offered the following programs for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 430
  • Average Hourly Rate: $70.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $147260

Cost Estimators

Description

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

Materials Engineers

Description

Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, materials engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $70760

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).